
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (108 Rentals)
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2815 Howell Ct

3626 Blossom St

Capri Apartments

Towers at Forest Acres

Rosewood Gardens

Cornell Arms Apartments

1403-1407 McArthur Ave

2508 Laurel St

Cross Hill Apartments
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The Carolinian

Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

1219 Elmwood Ave

2451 Gervais St, Unit A

1520 Senate St, Unit 85

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717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717

207-209 S Pickens St

1321 Lofts
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The Babcock

629 Kentucky St, Unit B

3600 Chateau Dr, Unit E-205

620-622 Deerwood St

4103 Devine St

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Hampton Courts Apartments

2429 Monroe St

2002 Greene St, Unit 301

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

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2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford
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3602 Rose Dr

Claussens

3414 Lanier Ave

1507 Brennen Rd

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The Palms on Main

Hampton House

622 Kentucky St

The Lady

1113 Olympia Ave

2002 Greene St, Unit 105
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1900 Greene St

1832 Greene St

5th & Sloan

The Wilshire House

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201 Walker St, Unit 201 Walker Street

1609-1609 Hollywood Dr

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230 S King St, Unit King

2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue

Senate Plaza

1813 Main
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Old Shandon, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Shandon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Shandon Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Old Shandon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $900 | $2,803 |
| Old Shandon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $850 | $3,322 |
| Old Shandon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $1,247 | $3,066 |
| Old Shandon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $3,200 | $3,960 |
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Cheapest Available Old Shandon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Shandon area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Capri Apartments priced from $925. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Old Shandon apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| The Dylan | C-80% income restricted studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Shandon area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Lofts at Lourie's in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $1,913. The second greatest value Old Shandon apartment is the 717 Huntington Ave Model at 717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717 starting at $1,100 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Deaswood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Shandon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717 | 717 Huntington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 201 Walker St, Unit 201 Walker Street | 201 Walker St | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
| 2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford | 2905 Stratford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Hampton Courts Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Shandon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Shandon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Shandon is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Shandon?
The cheapest apartment in Old Shandon is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Old Shandon costs $3,960.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Shandon?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Old Shandon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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